Bourbon Bobbing: Class or Ass?

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Otis, the groggy courtesan.

Ally, looking like you were straight out of "Rival Schools United by Fate" the video game. Ally came away with one of the two top prizes after hemming and hawing over the bourbon bucket for what seemed like an hour, basically buying time so she could identify which apple had the walnut stuffed inside. Admit it. Matt and I cooked down the un-bobbed bourbon-ized apples into a wicked little applesauce btw. the whole apartment smells like a cask.

Ramon was the ultimate dandy. He and my friend Rob - the one dressed as Hunter S. Thompson - almost had a nasty altercation over whose cigarette holder was cooler. And. How. How! can we forget Stephanie, who, to everyone's surprise, turned out to be a TOTAL BONUS on the scene - playing her drunken butterfly character to the metaphoric hilt.

Dude, what happened at the gas station?

Tracer Hand, Sunday, 28 October 2001 01:00 (twenty-three years ago)

Clearly if something like this happens next year, I *will* fly out to join in.

Ned Raggett, Sunday, 28 October 2001 01:00 (twenty-three years ago)

You should fly out, Ned. It was hella good time.

I admit it, I cheated at bourbon bobbing. I dove my face in about 800 times, spit all over the place, and tongued half the apples looking for the walnut. Not really, I actually saw it immediately and the problem was that the others kept getting in the way. What is Rival Schools United By Fate? I looked fat. I liked that my music made everyone dance and Ramon's music cleared the entire house. Can I come over again soon so you can teach me more about DJing?

Otis was dead, he slept all day today too. I don't know what was going on there, I mean I straddled his lap and all he did was open his eyes vaguely and go "Yeah, that's alright" and go back to sleep, wtf is that bullshit? I'm glad you backed up Ramon's story about him and Hunter S. Thompson, none of us believed him.

Matt looks like Jeremy Piven.

STEPHANIE was nuts, she made out with two guys and cuddled with Otis, and almost made out with Jim Morrison on the subway. I dragged her to the gas station to buy cigarettes cos she was frightening the guests with her wall crashing and shouting about how much she loved trees, and on the way she fell like three times. Also, apparently all the people on 4th Ave are crazy vatos who love da laydeez, and it's a big mistake to venture outside dressed as we were without coats covering up. First a group of four guys threw their car in reverse and followed us all the way to the gas station, "Ay mami, wanna ride?" We were all, dude, no. Then at the gas station they were carrying on there and the attendant gave me a pack free, so I got some for Ramon. Oh, and Stephanie started smoking in the gas station, which was bizarre (also at the party while dancing she walked up to me and stole a cigarette out of my mouth, which was even more bizarre, especially since she doesn't smoke). Then we passed these guys (WHO WERE WITH GIRLS!!!) who started calling out to us. One of them said he could see our tits, which was ludicrious cos you couldn't. I had a good laugh. Then Hunter S. Thompson ran outside and said he was extremely glad to see us, oddly.

This was a fantastic party, well done. And your costume was cute, Tracer. You make a good Casper.

Ally, Sunday, 28 October 2001 01:00 (twenty-three years ago)

almost made out with Jim Morrison on the subway

Dude's gotta be pretty crusty these days after all those decades dead.

Ned Raggett, Sunday, 28 October 2001 01:00 (twenty-three years ago)

Oh, and for some reason, your friend, the longish haired one who I met at that dinner party (I forget his name, much to my shame), he filmed me and Ramon making out. It made me laugh. That video tape must be the weirdest film ever. I can't wait to get the pictures developed, I threw myself on top of sleeping Otis and took a self- portrait. There is also a fantastic one of when Otis and Steph were cuddling and Tracer ran up to wake them up, and some guy ran over and grabbed his ass. That'll be good. And me DJing will be the best photo of all time.

Ally, Sunday, 28 October 2001 01:00 (twenty-three years ago)

Ned, are you sure you're not talking about Hunter S. Thompson?

David Raposa, Sunday, 28 October 2001 01:00 (twenty-three years ago)

You crazy kids and your wild parties.

I can't remember the weekend. It's all a blur. Tonight was good though, my love hate affair with vodka goes on. It's 4.15AM and I can't stop fucking around on ILE.

Ronan, Sunday, 28 October 2001 01:00 (twenty-three years ago)

Dude, drinking is useless, I don't get drunk anymore.

Ally, Sunday, 28 October 2001 01:00 (twenty-three years ago)

I'd love to agree but I'm only legally allowed drink for 7 or 8 months now or so.

What I'm saying is I've only been drinking for 3 years.

And I'm Irish, theres reputations to be upheld and stereotypes to cement.

Ronan, Sunday, 28 October 2001 01:00 (twenty-three years ago)

No, I don't mean it like that, I mean I threw my face in a vat of bourbon on Saturday night, of course I drink. It just seems to not affect me recently. Ever since this crazy night when I got really upset and sick, I don't seem to get proper drunk anymore. Like I drank a lot on Saturday and was really perfectly good and non-drunk (Tracer and Otis can vouch), versus Steph who had two White Russians and a Black Russian and was making out with the entire party and peeing in the street.

Ally, Sunday, 28 October 2001 01:00 (twenty-three years ago)

you get to a stage where you're just going through it the motions. I mean how many nights have I just drank cos it's with a bunch of people I havent seen in a week or two and they're all "oh lets go out". Also the fact that sitting around inside is boring is a big influence too. It's worth it for the one night every 7 or so that is fucking great, you know what I'm talking about.

Ronan, Sunday, 28 October 2001 01:00 (twenty-three years ago)

Yes, yes I do. I just tend to do it a little too much.

Ally, Sunday, 28 October 2001 01:00 (twenty-three years ago)

I dont know. Doing it too much gets boring after a while but theres also a point where "too much" a few nights in a row is great aswell. But then some night you get sick or whatever lots and its horrible. Am I talking shit cos I'm a bit drunk? I hope not.

Ronan, Sunday, 28 October 2001 01:00 (twenty-three years ago)

Preposterous accusations of cuddling w/Stephanie so ludicrous they do not bear commenting upon, needless to say it's all fabricated to take advantage of the sleep-deprived. I'm sure that, if anything, I was innocently sleeping and she fell on me, the drunkard.

Wheeler, Sunday, 28 October 2001 01:00 (twenty-three years ago)

THREE TIMES???????????

Ally, Monday, 29 October 2001 01:00 (twenty-three years ago)

I believe it. She fell on top of me at least that many.

The bourbon bob surpassed all expectations. I had no idea how badly my eyes were going to sting. Bracing! Classic! (All bourbon/apple liquid has now been put in a carafe and set in botton shelf ov fridge... mmmm....)

Ally how many times do I have to say this: I wasn't Casper I was spooky. Like, really spooky. That's why the moustache had to come off - the moustache was "creepy", spooky not so much. As for your costume - try this link or this one and if that doesn't work it looks like there's some band named after your costume too. Anyway, thanks for the props - it's going right back atcha with knobs on it.

Tracer Hand, Monday, 29 October 2001 01:00 (twenty-three years ago)

I looked like some sort of creepy Lolita Anime action figure?!?!?! I am extrodinarily upset by this, I can't wait to get the pictures back (another ten minutes and I'm off to get them, then I'll have them scanned in the next week or two).

Anyhow, I liked the idea of you being Casper. You weren't spooky at all, except for when you hugged Otis and he looked alarmed by it, so maybe that was spooky, but listen, you weren't spooky, you were cute and friendly. Ergo, Casper.

Ally, Monday, 29 October 2001 01:00 (twenty-three years ago)

THESE ARE THE BEST PICTURES OF ALL TIME.

Ally, Monday, 29 October 2001 01:00 (twenty-three years ago)

what, the ones you took? SCAN THEM OR ELSE

Tracer Hand, Monday, 29 October 2001 01:00 (twenty-three years ago)

No, the ones some random other person who I don't know took, of course the ones I took. I'll scan as soon as I have access to a scanner, don't worry. The one I took after the party of Steph and Otis passed out in the subway station and Ramon looking lecherous is priceless. Somehow Steph fell asleep pawing her own breasts.

Ally, Monday, 29 October 2001 01:00 (twenty-three years ago)

Dear god.

Tracer Hand, Monday, 29 October 2001 01:00 (twenty-three years ago)

I'm particularly pleased of the photo of me DJing. Not that it's a good photo, it just looks cool.

The weird thing is that all the pictures look really bright, like you had all the lights on full force, and I remember it being quite dark in there - was the DJ stand really that bright?

There's one of Ramon working the DJ table, and he looks like the lost member of Duran Duran.

Ally, Monday, 29 October 2001 01:00 (twenty-three years ago)

Yes—very Britney Fox.

Tracer Hand, Monday, 29 October 2001 01:00 (twenty-three years ago)

THE MOMENT YOU'VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR - the pictures!

There are more but I'm at the mercy of what my roommate scans, since she did them for me at her work.

Ally, Tuesday, 30 October 2001 01:00 (twenty-three years ago)

Ally your link doesn't work!

In lieu of real pictures here are some very incriminating frame grabs

Tracer Hand, Tuesday, 30 October 2001 01:00 (twenty-three years ago)

Wait, now they work.

Dude, I had no idea that Stephanie was hitting on THE DOG, too.

Ally, where is that station?? Cinder blocks????

Tracer Hand, Tuesday, 30 October 2001 01:00 (twenty-three years ago)

Hey, Otis.. ever think of joining this band?

Brian MacDonald, Tuesday, 30 October 2001 01:00 (twenty-three years ago)

I did not cheat! I bit that apple, and said "Hey, I licked and bit this apple, can I just pick it up?" and Matt said, "Yeah, yeah, just get it over with already, jesus" so I DID.

I mean, I accidentally left the toothpaste behind so it's not like you lost anything anyhow.

Oh - and filming me and Ramon making out = creepy. ;P

Ally, Tuesday, 30 October 2001 01:00 (twenty-three years ago)

Aha! I knew he reminded me of someone in those photos, and it wasn't Momus. The Crust are the best indie novelty act ever! And I love the name Jackie Kickassis, don't you?

Anyway, you kids all look fab. Ally, you don't look fat in the slightest. And your roommate doesn't look as nuts as I imagined. I like Ramon's wig, it's that New Romantic Rachel look I adore. And thank you for solving the mystery of Elisha. You look like Lou Reed circa Transformer, only thinner, Tracer.

Arthur, Tuesday, 30 October 2001 01:00 (twenty-three years ago)

Curses!! Ally you haff ruined my secret identity! Now no one will believe my Bud Cup bullriding victories! How.. (sobs) COULD you? (covers face in hands, wails)

(brave face) Ally just because you manipulated my roommate into helping you win doesn't mean it's not cheating. That makes it worse. Toothpaste obviously left behind in fit of REMORSE.

Transformer did not make it onto the turntables but if the records that I found OUT of their sleeves are any indication (hint HINT) Ace of Base's Cruel Summer along with Mystikal and Missy Elliott made an appearance.

playlist as far as i can remember:

* "Girls and Boys" by Prince
*"M5" by Maurizio
* "Girls Like Us" by whoever
* "Straight From the Heart" by Doolally
* "Doom Doom" by Steve "Silk" Hurley
* "Energy Flash" by Joey Beltram
* "What's Your Fantasy" by Ludacris
* "Get a Move On" by Mr. Scruff
* "Passion" by Nikolai somebody, which Ramon requested about 8 million times. The dance floor was full too really I swear...

Can't wait to do it all over again. Thanks to all who came!!!!

Tracer Hand, Tuesday, 30 October 2001 01:00 (twenty-three years ago)

Oh god, that fucking Passion song. I mean, it's not a bad song, but 4 times at one party? Like 8 times if you count the fact that everyone was leaving that last time he put it on so he just kept playing it repeatedly while I tried to wake up Otis.

Anyhow, I didn't manipulate Jeremy Piven, or Matt, or whoever you claim that man was. He let me do it. And I left my toothpaste behind because I was too busy playing "What Can I Do To Wheeler Without Waking HIm Up?"

The party was gosh darned fun.

Ally, Tuesday, 30 October 2001 01:00 (twenty-three years ago)

OH! And I played great songs as a DJ, including my spectacular mix of the remix of Music fused with my mistakenly-put-on-wrong-speed Vogue 12". That was fantastic. Though not fantastic for trying to switch to Vogue, which sounded creepy and goth at the wrong speed. Then all was right when shown the right way to do it. Yay! I played the Mystikal song, as well as One Minute Man by Missy Elliot, but I don't recall Cruel Summer ever making an appearance. Straight Up was played, happily, because I had a dream just that previous night that I was listening to Straight Up on my headphones.

Yes, that was the whole dream.

Ally, Tuesday, 30 October 2001 01:00 (twenty-three years ago)

nine years pass...

not really a bourbon dude but eagle rare was pretty tasty tonight

buzza, Sunday, 7 November 2010 08:01 (fourteen years ago)

Did you bob in it?

progressive cuts (Tracer Hand), Sunday, 7 November 2010 21:17 (fourteen years ago)


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